Ch 8 African Civilizations

The Sahara is

The trans-Saharan trade in early West Africa PRIMARILY involved the exchange of _________ for gold.

What was the main reason camels were used as the dominant source of transportation across North Africa?

The vegetation zone with grass plains and abundant animal life.

Which of the following products was NOT traded by the early African commercial empires? gold, ivory, glass, slaves

Which of these was a major commercial and intellectual center on the Niger River? Djenne-Djeno, Mogadishu, Kilwa, Kumbi-Saleh

A family group that includes the father, mother, children, and close relatives is called......

What was the importance of griots in African society?

Which river helped traders in Djenne-Djeno transport their goods? Options: Nile River, Niger River, Euphrates, Tigris

What goods were brought from Benin?